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Workplace Wellness

Last week saw the celebration of the International Workplace Wellbeing day, and in honour of this celebration we’re going to take a further look at the many benefits of workplace wellbeing. Workplace wellbeing practices has benefits for both employers and employees. Employers who promote workplace wellbeing typically enjoy higher output from their employees and a reduced rate of absenteeism. For employees, workplace wellbeing programs can lead to improved morale and greater self-esteem in the workplace. The value of workplace wellbeing can be enjoyed equally by employers and employees alike.

Benefits of workforce health for employers:

Increased motivation and production

A Happy workforce

Attracting top employees

Reduced Absenteeism

Reduced turnover of employees

While employers and organisations can certainly reap the benefits of introducing a workplace wellbeing program, it is the employees that truly enjoy the advantages. For example , employees who are a part of workplace health program enjoy:

Improved workplace morale

Increased performance motivation

Reduced stress levels

Improved physical and mental health.

Enhanced self-esteem.

Workplace wellness schemes are more commonplace than ever among Irish companies. For example, companies who offer gym memberships, healthy meal options or social club subscriptions to their employees are all actively embracing workplace wellbeing and wellness. By promoting and encouraging healthy life practices such as exercise and proper nutrition, companies can ensure that their employees are always properly fit and fuelled to perform their role successfully.

One particularly popular and effective workplace wellness practice is the introduction of flexible working arrangements. Flexible working arrangements, or Flexitime, provides benefits to both the employer and business, as well as to employees.

For employers, flexitime can lead to higher retention rates of employees as well as increasing employee productivity while they are in the workplace. For employees, flexible working arrangements allow for a better balance between work and life. You can read more about the business benefits of flexitime and how they can be implemented as part of a workplace wellness program here.

If you decide to implement flexible working arrangements, then Softworks can help. Get in touch with us today and organise a Demo of our Workforce Management Solutions!